Biography
Makarand Deshpande (born 6 March 1966) is an Indian film actor, writer, and director in Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam cinema, and Indian Theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in various films like Jungle, Sarfarosh, Swades, Makdee, and Darna Zaroori Hai where he often plays drunkard, wayfarer, and comic roles. He has directed over 5 films. The bulk of his work, however is in theatre. He has written 350 full-length plays and at least 12 short plays and has his own theatre company, Ansh. Deshpande has an unconventional personality and is noted for his unusual outfits and hairstyles. He lives in Vile Parle in Mumbai. He studied in Shri BPM school.
Acted in 116
2020s
- 2027
Police Company
Movie
- 2026
Mamachya Govyala Jauya
Pablo
- 2025
- 2024
PaniPuri
Movie
Double iSmart
Movie
Tiragabadara Saami
Kondareddy
Aamhi Jarange
Movie
Alyad Palyad
Movie
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan
Skandhi
- 2023
Rules Ranjann
Movie
The Jengaburu Curse
Dr. Panigrahi · 7 episodes
Hidimbha
Vetty
Voice of Sathyanathan
Saahi Bhai
Spy
RAW Chief Shastri
Satarcha Salman
Arun
- 2022
Daagdi Chawl 2
Movie
Sayanna Varthakal
Mangesh Pandey
Shoorveer
TV
The Eighth Color of Love
Yashwant Chavan
- 2021
Romantic
Samsung
The Cobweb
TV
Sir Sir Sarla
Movie
12 “o” CLOCK
Movie
- 2020
Bombhaat
Mad Scientist
2010s
- 2019
Hirkani
Naik
Adhyaksha In America
Chaman Lal Sheth
The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati
Chandu Trivedi · 10 episodes
Chicken Curry Law
Mutthu Swamy
Lisaa
Movie
Chatrapati Shashan
Movie
My Dear Prime Minister
Sainat
- 2018
Buckasura
Movie
Objection My God
Movie
Dandupalya 3
Krishna
- 2017
Team 5
Salim Bhai
Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai
Father
Aa Gaya Hero
Movie
- 2016
Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka
Movie
Pulimurugan
Mariyappan
- 2015
2 Countries
Patel Ji
Abhinetri
Movie
- 2014
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
Maoist leader
Hawaa Hawaai
Harishchandra Waghmare
- 2013
Jackpot
Movie
John Day
Krishnan
Kamasutra 3D
Movie
Issaq
Baba
Amen
Chevalier Pothachan
- 2012
Dandupalya
Krishna
No. 66 Madhura Bus
Sanjayan
Ajintha
Daulatya
- 2011
My Friend Pinto
Don
That Girl in Yellow Boots
Cameo
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Mac
Zokkomon
Movie
- 2010
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
Movie
Kaalo
Special Appearance
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Movie
Guzaarish
Neville D'Souza
Red Alert: The War Within
Raghavan
2000s
- 2009
A One Night Stand
Party Guest
Ek Niranjan
Chidambaram
Parallel Folds
Makarand
- 2008
Krazzy 4
Movie
Jalsa
naxalite
- 2007
Risk
Hari
- 2006
Yun Hota To Kya Hota
Movie
Darna Zaroori Hai
Rahul
Manoranjan: The Entertainment!
Movie
- 2005
Sauda: The Deal
Daya Sawant
Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat
Manas Dutta
- 2004
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
Movie
Paisa Vasool
Movie
- 2003
Market
Anthony Kaalia
- 2002
Makdee
Kallu
Road
Inderpal
Lal Salaam
Rajayya
- 2000
Ghaath
Happy Singh
Jungle
Doraiswamy 'Madrasi'
1990s
- 1999
Sarfarosh
Shiva
- 1998
Satya
Advocate Chandrakant Mule
- 1997
Udaan
Masoombhai Dayachan
- 1996
Fareb
Burglar
- 1995
Naseem
Flag Waver
- 1993
Bedardi
Gulla
Pehla Nasha
Movie
Sir
Movie
- 1991
Prahaar
Shirley's brother
1980s
- 1989
Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro
Peera
Circus
Kanti · 19 episodes
- 1988
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
Movie
No release date
Ella
Movie
Vavvaal
Movie
Wrote 5
2020s
- 2021
Sir Sir Sarla
Screenplay
2010s
- 2013
Sona Spa
Writer
- 2010
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
2000s
- 2004
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
Screenplay
- 2003
Supari
Lyricist
Directed 4
2020s
- 2021
Sir Sir Sarla
Director
2010s
- 2013
Sona Spa
Director
- 2010
Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu"
Director
2000s
- 2004
Hanan: An Assault on Faith
Director
Sound 1
2000s
- 2003
Supari
Playback Singer
Appearances1
2000s
- 2002
Company
Narrator